The Gift

The Gift (Play) production archive for QTIX code T02091035697. Details of all The Gift archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S2086663180

Archive Listings

8 Nov 23
to
18 Nov 23

Tower Theatre
Outer London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

Details

An outrageous comedy drama about imperialism, cross-racial adoption, cultural appropriation and drinking tea. Brighton 1852. A day in the life of Sarah, an African girl, adopted by Queen Victoria and raised in the Queen's circles. Today is the eve of her having to return to Africa but will she go? The Present. A day in the life of Sarah, a black middle-class woman staying in a Cheshire village with her husband and small child. They are paid a visit by well-meaning neighbours who have something to confess... The two Sarahs meet Queen Victoria for tea. This won't be your regular tea party...

Cast/Performers

Megan Madaleine Freeman (Aina)), Stella Betton (Aggie / Sarah), Paulo Viera (James Davies / James), Katie Smith (Mrs Schoen / Harriet), Julia Blyth (Mrs Waller / Queen Victoria), Tom Bailey (Reverend Venn / Ben)

Creatives/Company

Author: Janice Okoh
Director(s): Lande Belo, Katia Elsianli (assistant)
Costume: Laura Coulton
Lighting: Nick Insley
Sound: Colin Guthrie
Music: Colin Guthrie
Stage Manager(s): Laurence Tuerk, Roanne Insley (deputy)

Reviews

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